{"id":94599,"date":"2025-02-13T17:20:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T17:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/?p=94599"},"modified":"2025-09-17T17:04:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T16:04:28","slug":"garmin-announces-tactix-8-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/02\/garmin-announces-tactix-8-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Garmin Announces tactix\u00ae 8 Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Rise above with tactix\u00ae 8. After the long anticipated wait, today <a href=\"https:\/\/www.garmin.com\/en-GB\/\">Garmin<\/a> announces the tactix\u00ae 8 series! Built for tactical professionals, outdoor adventurers, and survivalists, the tactix 8 combines cutting-edge technology with extreme durability. With enhanced AMOLED display options, extended battery life, and advanced tactical features, this new series pushes the limits of what a high-performance smartwatch can do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The watch is designed with extreme durability in mind, featuring a titanium bezel, a sapphire lens and a 40-metre dive rating. Additionally, it comes with a dedicated range of tactical features; including jumpmaster activity, stealth mode, kill switch and more. With AMOLED and Solar variants included in this launch and multiple sizes, there is a tactix 8 for every outdoor enthusiast and military personnel alike. Like what you hear so far? Then read on for more information about these tactical smartwatches! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The All-New tactix 8 Series <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Garmin | tactix 8 |\u202f The ultimate tactical smartwatch\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tC2sJJz3VJU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>Built-in Functions <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Garmin smartwatches thrive when it comes to functionality. And these new tactix\u00ae 8 models make no exception. Each watch features advanced GPS navigation with multi-band GNSS support, topographic maps, and real-time weather updates for precise route planning. Tactical-specific tools include night vision compatibility, a stealth mode that disables wireless communication, and a kill switch to erase sensitive data if needed. Fitness tracking is robust, offering heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, sleep analysis, and specialised training metrics. Additionally, smartwatch essentials like smart notifications, Garmin Pay, and music storage ensure convenience in any environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While not a new feature, each smartwatch includes a built-in multi-coloured LED flashlight. With a steady beam in either green or white, it gives you greater visibility in the outdoors and provides convenient illumination when you need it. Moreover, tactix 8 comes with a selection of safety and tracking features. These features allow you to call or send a message with your live location to emergency contacts when paired with your smartphone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20250121_Support_ROD_1332.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20250121_Support_ROD_1332-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20250121_Support_ROD_1332-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20250121_Support_ROD_1332-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20250121_Support_ROD_1332-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20250121_Support_ROD_1332-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20250121_Support_ROD_1332-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20250121_Support_ROD_1332-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20250121_Support_ROD_1332-930x698.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20250121_Support_ROD_1332-750x563.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20250121_Support_ROD_1332-510x383.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20250121_Support_ROD_1332-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20250121_Support_ROD_1332-120x90.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3>Appearance <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With a titanium bezel and a sapphire lens, tactix\u00ae 8 makes a bold and durable  statement. Each 1.4-inch display is securely set into a super tough fibre-reinforced polymer case which is tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance. A black silicone strap secures each watch to the wrist. Comfortable, breathable and highly flexible, it guarantees a perfect fit. The 51mm variants also come with a black nylon strap for added versatility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To accommodate each individual need, tactix 8 comes with two different case sizes:&nbsp;47mm (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/garmin-tactix-8-47mm-amoled-sapphire-tactical-smartwatch-black-silicone-010-03405-01-p-168915\/\">010-03405-01<\/a>) and&nbsp;51mm (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/garmin-tactix-8-51mm-amoled-sapphire-tactical-smartwatch-tactical-black-nylon-black-silicone-010-03406-01-p-168918\/\">010-03406-01<\/a>) and (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/garmin-tactix-8-51mm-solar-sapphire-tactical-smartwatch-tactical-black-nylon-black-silicone-010-03407-01-p-168921\/\">010-03407-01<\/a>). One of the 51mm variants comes in a Solar variety. While this does not include an AMOLED display, but rather a solar-charging lens, it still impress with its rugged designs and advanced tactical features. As for colourways, the new series keeps it simple. Each watch follows an all-black colour scheme, which gives it a modern, high-tech look. This colour scheme also benefits those in the military. The all-black look helps to blend in with the environments and uniforms, minimising the risk of drawing unwanted attention to the wearer; which is crucial for stealth and covert operations in tactical situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across all the different-sized models, the battery life is very impressive. Each watch can last weeks without any need for recharging. At its best, the battery is able to last up to 16 days on 47mm case models. This is followed by 29 days on 51mm models. However, the solar-charging models are where the impressive nature of the battery life gets to shine through. With solar charging, the battery life lasts up to 48 days and without solar charging up to 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The tactix\u00ae 8 Watches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-3\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/47-amoled.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/47-amoled-218x300.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"94614\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/47-amoled.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=94614\" class=\"wp-image-94614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/47-amoled-218x300.png 218w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/47-amoled-510x702.png 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/47-amoled-360x496.png 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/47-amoled-300x413.png 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/47-amoled-120x165.png 120w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/47-amoled.png 726w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">47mm AMOLED<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-amoled.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-amoled-218x300.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"94620\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-amoled.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=94620\" class=\"wp-image-94620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-amoled-218x300.png 218w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-amoled-744x1024.png 744w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-amoled-768x1057.png 768w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-amoled-1117x1536.png 1117w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-amoled-1489x2048.png 1489w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-amoled-1110x1527.png 1110w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-amoled-930x1279.png 930w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-amoled-750x1032.png 750w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-amoled-510x702.png 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-amoled-360x495.png 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-amoled-300x413.png 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-amoled-120x165.png 120w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-amoled.png 1730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">51mm AMOLED<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-solar.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"218\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-solar-218x300.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"94617\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-solar.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=94617\" class=\"wp-image-94617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-solar-218x300.png 218w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-solar-744x1024.png 744w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-solar-768x1057.png 768w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-solar-1117x1536.png 1117w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-solar-1489x2048.png 1489w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-solar-1110x1527.png 1110w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-solar-930x1279.png 930w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-solar-750x1032.png 750w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-solar-510x702.png 510w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-solar-360x495.png 360w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-solar-300x413.png 300w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-solar-120x165.png 120w, https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/51-solar.png 1730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">51mm SOLAR<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With a rugged design and a range of impressive features, the tactix 8 models are sure to be a hit! These watches are not available to purchase until Friday 21st February, but you can place a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstclasswatches.co.uk\/garmin-tactix-8-watches-c-1341_2082_8598\/\">pre-order&nbsp;<\/a>on our website if one has caught your eye. Act fast though, as we think these will sell out in a flash!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are your thoughts on the Garmin tactix 8 announcement? Will you add an AMOLED or Solar variant to your collection? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rise above with tactix\u00ae 8. After the long anticipated wait, today Garmin announces the tactix\u00ae 8 series! 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